Our 5 simple wardrobe tips to help your morning routine

There’s nothing worse than scrambling to get dressed then rushing out the door unhappy with your look. Now’s the time to change things up. Here’s five simple steps to help you look stylish and put together without the morning stress.

1. Everything should have a place and be easy to findAll your wardrobe items should have a designated space. That space should be able to accommodate your collection. If it doesn’t, you either have too many pieces or you need to find a new space. After you wear or launder items, return them to their space so you know where they are and never waste precious time searching for them.

2. Keep your wardrobe simpleDo an edit. Less is more, and time and time again we wear the same pieces on rotation. The less clutter and options you have, the quicker it is to make a selection.

3. AccessoriseAccessories can change one outfit into many. Jewellery, bags, scarves, belts and tights can transform an outfit from corporate to casual, from day to night and from bland to amazing. If you don’t have the knack yet, do a little online research and try it out at home. Accessories are the most cost-effective way to add the latest trends to your wardrobe. When plaid is in, don’t buy a new plaid shirt, just add a plaid scarf to your wardrobe and you’ll instantly be updating all your existing outfits.

4. Lay out the night beforeIf you’re really time poor, lay out your outfit including accessories the night before. Make it a habit by buying a stand alone clothes rack (IKEA ones are great), and hang up your outfits for the week. That way you can have five outfits ready to go. Remember to tuck your shoes under and pop accessories into a translucent drawstring bag that you can hang over a coat hanger. This is also a fantastic way to pack for a holiday!

5. Have a wardrobe clean outIf it doesn’t fit anymore, get rid of it. If it still has the tag after a year in your wardrobe, move it on. If you don’t like it, don’t keep it. If it doesn’t make you happy, find it a new home. If you forgot you had it, chances are you never missed it. The beauty is, some of these items will be worth something so think about selling them through consignment stores. Her Dress is an Instagram store that sells designer pieces on consignment, returning value back into your purse so you can reinvest into your next piece.

Written by Marta Buchanan, owner of Her Dress

Marta Buchanan is the owner of Her Dress, curator of new and pre-loved designer pieces. Follow @her.dress

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